Feedback welcome for first build -- interested in linux gaming
Feedback welcome for first build -- interested in linux gaming
It's my first time building a computer. I also haven't really done much PC gaming in the past 15 years, except on my Steam Deck. Actually, it is the Steam Deck that has convinced me to invest in a desktop PC with some more power. I like the Linux experience on Steam Deck and would like to stick with that if possible. I haven't used Windows in 15 years either, as I tend to use Mac OS and a bit of Linux for personal and work. Windows seems to just get worse and worse and I'd like to avoid it if possible.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zr2ZVW
In any case, I went with an AMD CPU because I've heard about Intel's recent corrosion issues. And, chose an NVidia GPU since I'd like to take advantage of ray tracing. I've heard the driver support can be a bit mixed on Linux, but I'm open to trying to make it work unless folks think it really is terrible. Any feedback is helpful.
The motherboard you have chosen has 2.5Gb/s ethernet, and Wifi 6E.
But you are also purchasing a PCI ethernet card capped out at 1Gb/s, and a wifi card which only supports up to ax (wifi6).
Unless you have a specific use case you haven’t mentioned, I am not sure why you would need these at all?
edit
AMD is apparently better supported on linux, however I have been using a 4060(ti?) without issue
Curious, what distro you’re running?
Currently Manjaro
To be clear by AMD, I meant specifically GPU. I have an AMD 5600x cpu or something, absolutely no issue with it
Why do you have need an Ethernet and wifi pcie card? This appears to be already both of these features on the motherboard.
I think 64gb is still a bit overkill but why not.
AMD linux support for has just been a breeze these last few years. But Nvidia should work and recent changes might make them easier to deal with.
Good point on Ethernet and WiFi, thanks!
64 GB maybe overkill, but I’m also okay with a little overkill. Hoping that NVidia does work okay for me.
You’re probably already aware of ProtonDB since you’re using Steam Deck, but posting it here for the benefit of any other unsuspecting readers who are thinking of switching to Linux and haven’t stumbled across this advice yet. ProtonDB lists user reviews and tinker steps for games’ playability on Linux. From what I can tell, most games are perfectly playable on Linux, the biggest wildcard is whether the online anti-cheat works on Linux or not. Good luck!
just like other commentors have said you'll probably want to drop the wifi and ethernet cards, and with the money saved from that you'd get the option to upgrade your:
- PSU into a higher [wattage/class rating] for better [future proofing/efficiency]
- CPU cooler for better noise reduction or buying an affordable All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooler (Thermalright is blowing the competition out of the water somehow)
For Linux, AMD is the it_just_works.™️ option and Nvidia's GPUs should also work fine, but I can't say for sure as I personally upgraded from a GTX 1080 to 7900 XTX (I had several infuriating issues with Nvidia on Linux so I didn't want to take any chances)
- I've got exp with Arch, Mint, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server 18.04 & 19.04, Kali, EndeavourOS, NixOS
Edit:
I shared a wrong link for PSU info but I'm gonna leave it for anyone that wants more info about them
Additional Info:
- [Gamers Nexus] Power Supplies Need a New Rating System (80 Plus Misunderstandings & Cheated Results)
- [Gamers Nexus] Thermalright Strikes Again: $56.90 360mm Liquid Cooler | Frozen Prism Review
- Pcpartpicker Link Filtered for AIOs Under $70 USD
Extra Info:
Adding some more links:
Tier List, choosing an A-Tier PSU with from this list helps ensure quality:
https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/
They also have a spreadsheet that lists the details that they use to create their tiered list:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eL0893Ramlwk6E3s3uSvH1_juom7SMG5SCNzP2Uov8w/edit?gid=1214219159#gid=1214219159Toms Hardware, info about 80 Plus efficiency levels:
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/what-80-plus-levels-mean,36721.htmlDon't buy AiO their pumps don't last a lifetime and they are very very marginal gain.
Case:
The Fractal Design Define 7 without glass pane looks like a boring black box but the dust filters and noise cancelling is wonderful and it's really easy to build in. I would choose that one over the North series.PSU:
I would try to up the Watt to at least 850W. The closer to 50% psu use the more efficient the psu is and the wattage that isn't used efficiently turns into heat.
Getting a 1000 Watt Platinum PSU would result in a cooler and quieter case, but not very budget friendly.A stronger PSU also increases the chances of you bringing it with you into your next computer build, or being able to add a stronger GPU to the current build in the future.
Anecdotally run a 7800x3d and 7800 XT with almost no problems playing games using steam with proton. Had some trouble with Magicka and setting up Forged Alliance Forever was tedious. Send it.